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Glimpses from some amazing wildlife and bird sight

Glimpses from some amazing wildlife and bird sightings at Wayanad Wild. In these frames you can see
1. Malabar Trogan male
2. Malabar Trogan female
3.Tree frog
4. Malabar giant squirrel
5. Green Vine snake
6. Shrike
7. Oriental garden lizard
8. Malabar grey hornbill
9. Malabar pit viper male
10. Malabar pit viper female
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#wayanad
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#malabar #trigan #pitviper #nature #kerala #cghearth #meandcghearth #narurephotography

World Wetlands Day and probably the day to share s

World Wetlands Day and probably the day to share some images from a recent trip from Ankasamudra is a bird sanctuary near Hosapete (Hospet). A hotspot for hundreds of migratory and resident bird species. This wetland has just been added to Ramsar list. Pictured here are the Black headed Gull, Black Tailed Godwit, Black winged stilt, Purple moorhen, Ruddy Shelduck, Glossy Ibis, Collared Plover, Greater Flamingos, Glossy Ibis and more.
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#birdsofinstagram #wetlands #ankasamudrabirdsanctuary #birdsanctuary #karnataka #hospet #flamingos

Happy new year. Hope you have a year full of happi

Happy new year. Hope you have a year full of happiness and nature with its bounties at every step.
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#udupi #karkala #malabarpiedhornbill #Udupigulla #deltabeach #nature #naturephotography #seameetsriver #openbilledstork #srikrishnamuttudupi #stlawrencechurch #mallige #jasmine #golibaje #golibajji

Rann ke Rang. The wonderful colours of the Rann of

Rann ke Rang. The wonderful colours of the Rann of Kutch. The vibrancy of nature, culture, art and history in a frame. Swipe for more.
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#rannutsav #rannofkutch #rann #rannkerang #desert #saltdesert #gujarat #flamingo #art #culture #roganart

Glimpses of Bentota from an amazing stay at the st

Glimpses of Bentota from an amazing stay at the stunning Cinnamon Bentota Beach resort. The beautiful beach and stunning property are a must visit. Part of SriLankan Airlines Media FAM trip 2023.
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#beach # srilanka #aviarepsindia #iflysrilankanairlines #cinnamonhotelsandresorts #inspiringmoments #cinnamonbentotabeach #bentota #nature #buddha

Glimpses from my stay at the very scenic and stunn

Glimpses from my stay at the very scenic and stunning Kimmane Golf Resort in Shimoga.
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#shimoga #golf #retreat #golfresort #nature #karnataka

Varanasi Diaries. Swipe to see images from a trip

Varanasi Diaries. Swipe to see images from a trip that was about local food, sights and sounds.
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#varanasi #uptourism #ganga #gangaaarti #kashi #benaras #chaat #thaali #ramgarh #sarnath #buddha #peace

Tipai Wildlife Luxuries is a retreat that walks th

Tipai Wildlife Luxuries is a retreat that walks the talk when it comes to sustainable living. This is one place that has its heart in the right place and is an ode to simple living, respect for local communities and fresh, wholesome food.
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#retreat #sustainability
#food #getaway #wildlife #decor #earth #nature

Mumbai musings. As Ganesh chaturthi festivities co

Mumbai musings. As Ganesh chaturthi festivities come to a close sharing some glimpses of my recent trip to Mumbai as part of the International Ganesh Festival by Maharashtra Tourism. Staying at a hotel on Marine drive meant capturing many of these images. Swipe to also see the majestic Mumbai cha Raja. Also glimpses of the stunning architecture of the city. Left me wanting to see more.
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#mumbai #mumbaifood #fort #marinedrive #bougainvillea #bunmaska #ganeshchaturthi

Glimpses of Palghar a town about two hours from Mu

Glimpses of Palghar a town about two hours from Mumbai that has the best of nature with stunning landscapes, beautiful waterfalls, hot springs and old temples. And celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in all enthusiasm.
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#palghar #MaharashtraTourism #maharashtra #nature #waterfalls #ganeshchaturthi #temples #hotsprings

Sat Sri Akaal Punjab. Glimpses from the first ever

Sat Sri Akaal Punjab. Glimpses from the first ever Punjab Tourism Summit and Travel Mart. I was a speaker at a session on Eco and Farm Tourism and spent time exploring Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib. Swipe to see more.
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#punjab #chandigarh #anandpursahib #farmlife #ecotourism #agritourism #organic

Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort is an oasis of calm and

Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort is an oasis of calm and is tucked atop a hill. Some glimpses from a recent stay. Great views, amazing food, a wonderful spa and conversations. What's not to love? Swipe to see more images.
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#spa #himachalpradesh #monsoon #food #mountain #hills #spa #nature #retreat #getaway

The colours of Angsana Bangalore. A retreat that i

The colours of Angsana Bangalore. A retreat that is a great way to escape the stress of urban life. Spacious rooms, a nice spa, good food and lots of games. There is more when you check in here.
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#staycation #bengaluru #flowers #hotel # resort # spa #retreat #getaway

Tadoba Diaries. While the monsoon decided to make

Tadoba Diaries. While the monsoon decided to make an appearance on my visit here, it was still an engaging safari as I finally saw the Indian Pitta. That's not all swipe to see more. Thank you Waghoba Eco Retreat @pugdundeesafaris for a memorable stay. Shaheen thank you for the great memories.
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#indianpitta #paradiseflycatcher #commonkingfisher #Checkeredkeelback #snake #birdsofinstagram #gardenlizard #tadoba #madhyapradesh #nofilter #luxestay #resort

The beauty of the Nilgiris captured at the newly o

The beauty of the Nilgiris captured at the newly opened Ayatana Ooty. Some glimpses from a short whirlwind trip and views that never disappoint. Tea gardens, carrot farms and the blue mountains made this a memorable nature holiday.
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#nilgiris #ooty #nature #tea #carrot #hills #mountains #naturephotography #flowerstagram

Some glimpses from my recent stay at WelcomHeritag

Some glimpses from my recent stay at WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh Resort & Spa. Located in Bera, Rajasthan this property is spread over 20 acres of lush greenery, and has 20 rooms, a spa, fitness centre and a swimming pool. Special mention t the absolutely outstanding food by @chef_bhanwar_rathore_1981
The best part are the leopard safaris, I also wanted to see the Sarus Cranes and the team obliged. Some encounters with the Rabari tribe, visiting the Jawai dam and a local temple visit were part of the activities too. Thanks @sunshineritul @tresindia @yudhistersingh and @bhawani_singh_6298 for making it all possible.
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#Rajasthan #bera #jawai #leopard #saruscrane #birds #nature #safari #wildlife #naturephotography

Some glimpses from a recent stay at Kshemavana, a

Some glimpses from a recent stay at Kshemavana, a new age wellness center that aims to heal naturally, holistically and sustainably. The retreat focuses on holistic healing philosophy integrating mindful practice of mind-body, nutrition, sleep, gut health and energy therapies. They have a grain free diet as well. Kshemavana’s immersive retreats range from 3 to 21 days with meticulously calibrated nutrition, treatment, workout and relaxation programs.
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#health #retreat #healthyfood #healthygetaway #yoga #naturopathy #ayurveda #wellness #holisticwellness #vegetarian #grainfree #nofilter

Birds of Sri Lanka. The lush landscapes of the isl

Birds of Sri Lanka. The lush landscapes of the island country are home to several avian species and here are some of them.
1. Peacock
2. Black hooded oriole
3. Common kingfisher
4. Wolly necked stork
5.Gull billed tern
6. Imperial pigeon
7. Stork billed Kingfisher
8. Orange fronted pigeon
9. Sri Lankan Jungle fowl (the state bird of the country)
10. Crested hawk
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#birds #birdsofinstagram #srilankan #birdsofsrilanka #tern #oriole #peacock #pigeon #kingfisher #fowl #nature #passionpassport #nofilter

Some vegetarian food from the fabulous Italian far

Some vegetarian food from the fabulous Italian fare by Italian Chef Simone Loisi who is visiting Shangri-La Bengaluru for a pop-up where he is showcasing his expertise in Southern Italian cuisine. The renowned Italian chef is Chef de Cuisine at Shangri-La Singapore’s Italian restaurant, Waterfall Ristorante Italiano and is showcasing his signature handmade pasta and heirloom recipes that have been passed down through generations in his family.

The set menu for lunch and dinner will feature the Burrata Pugliese, Spaghetti Alle Vongole, Penne All Assassina, Funghi E Capesante, Linguine Allo Scoglio, Panna Cotta Con Sciroppo Di Amarene and Crostata Al Pistachio. The specials on the menu will include the Calamari Scottati Su Purea Di Ceci E Rosmarino and Cavatelli Ragu Di Agnello E Porcini and shareable dishes like the Pollo Girarrosto Al Rosmarino E Limone and Branzino in Crosta Di Sale. There will also be a selection of Romana style high-hydration dough pizzas such as Bufalina, Verdure, and Siciliana.

Get set to go on a culinary culture of Puglia at Caprese, Shangri-La Bengaluru from 28 April 2023 to 7 May 2023.

#shangrilabengaluru #myshangrila kehwa_and_kitab #foodpost #italian #foodporn #pasta #pizza #salad #tiramisu #pannacota #foodcoma

Some vignettes from a recent trip to Sri Lanka. Th

Some vignettes from a recent trip to Sri Lanka. The island country has a biodiversity that is enviable and more importantly holds it with pride. The first image is of Sri Lankan green vine snake endemic to the country. This is rare because of the brown hued rear. Elephants at Hurulu Eco Park, Buddhist temples, Turtle conservation and nature at its best, what's not to love? Swipe to see them all. Thanks @jetwinghotels for the experiences.
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#srilanka #greenvinesnake #elephant #turtle #conservation #nature #kingcoconut #srilankan #srilankancuisine

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